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Mayapur

Located about 130 km north of Kolkata, Mayapur is a destination of choice for discerning travellers. It is the district headquarters of Iskcon in West Bengal and no wonder a town deeply steeped in Krishna bhakti. Mayapur is also a popular weekend destination frequented by Krishna devotees and families looking for a quick break from the daily grind. Since the town is easily accessible from Kolkata with regular train and bus service, it has become a popular family getaway.

Positioned on the banks of the Hoogly near the confluence of the Hoogly and the Jalangi, Mayapur is one of the nine islands of Navadwip. It was founded by Bakti Vinod Thakur and was earlier known as Miyapur. The Iskcon Temple at Mayapur holds a special significance to the followers of Gaudiya Vaishnavism, since + more about Mayapur

Located about 130 km north of Kolkata, Mayapur is a destination of choice for discerning travellers. It is the district headquarters of Iskcon in West Bengal and no wonder a town deeply steeped in Krishna bhakti. Mayapur is also a popular weekend destination frequented by Krishna devotees and families looking for a quick break from the daily grind. Since the town is easily accessible from Kolkata with regular train and bus service, it has become a popular family getaway.

Positioned on the banks of the Hoogly near the confluence of the Hoogly and the Jalangi, Mayapur is one of the nine islands of Navadwip. It was founded by Bakti Vinod Thakur and was earlier known as Miyapur. The Iskcon Temple at Mayapur holds a special significance to the followers of Gaudiya Vaishnavism, since it is the birthplace of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and hence is an important religious center. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was the one who started the Hare Krishna movement and taught the widespread mass chanting and singing of Hare Krishna.

Being an important religious center, no wonder, Mayapur has many temples. Most of the temples in Mayapur are dedicated to Vishnu and to other deities. The most important of all the temples is the beautiful Iskcon Temple, which is also known as Sri Chaitanya Candrodaya Temple. The Iskcon Temple in Mayapur draws hundred thousands of devotees and tourists from different parts of India and world every year.

One can combine a trip to Mayapur with Navadwip, which is just across the river. Navadwip Dham as it is popularly known is an interesting place where you can visit Praudha Maya, Siva Temple and Gaudiya Math Temple. Regular bus service is available from Mayapur to Navadwip. One can also take boat ride to reach Navadwip from Mayapur. Santipur is another interesting place to visit on your trip to Mayapur. It is about one hour drive from Mayapur.

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